By Rabbi Yerachmiel D. Fried Dear Rabbi Fried, What are the specifications of a sukkah and when does one need to sit in it? Justin K. Dear Justin, We begin…

Dear Rabbi Fried, Although this is somewhat embarrassing, I have a confession to make. I’m well aware of the Catholic notion of confession, but, although I am Jewish, I’m not…

By Rabbi Yerachmiel D. Fried Dear Rabbi Fried, What should I be thinking about when I hear the shofar on Rosh Hashanah? It seems like there should be more focus…

By Rabbi Yerachmiel D. Fried Dear Rabbi Fried, I was invited to a bris at an orthodox synagogue this past week and they blew the shofar at the end of…

Dear Rabbi, I am having trouble coping and comforting my precious daughter for an overwhelming loss. With all the months of joyous anticipation of bringing a new life into this…

By Rabbi Yerachmiel D. Fried Dear Rabbi Fried, I’ve been very disturbed by the brazen murders taking place by terrorists in Israel, seemingly without end. I can’t help but think…

By Rabbi Yerachmiel D. Fried Dear Rabbi Fried, You recently offered two columns in reference to the “Bodies” exhibit in which you elucidated your opinion that displaying dead bodies flies…

By Rabbi Yerachmiel D. Fried Dear Rabbi, What is the basis for honoring a person’s life on the anniversary of their death? Acknowledging the birthday seems like a nicer way…

By Rabbi Yerachmiel D. Fried Dear Rabbi Fried, My son recently came home from religious school after having learned that religious Jews recite a blessing after leaving the bathroom. Needless…

By Rabbi Yerachmiel D. Fried Dear Rabbi Fried, Can you please explain the meaning of Shabbat Nachamu? I heard in a class that there are three weeks of Haftorah portions…